Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 vs Sylvan Super Snapper 1600 T 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 and the Sylvan Super Snapper 1600 T 2010 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Sylvan Super Snapper 1600 T 2010 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Sylvan Alaskan 12 TLS 2008 and Sylvan Super Snapper 1600 T 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelAlaskan 12 TLS
ModelSuper Snapper 1600 T
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.06 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam70 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.46
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches197
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5